Spillway Recreation Area

Overview

The Spillway Recreation Area's iconic outllet structure has delighted visitors to Wappapello Lake since 1937. Feeding the St. Francis River, the spillway banks are a favorite location for fisherman.

Operator

Army Corps of Engineers

Camping types

Tent

Fee

From $50 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

573-222-8562

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Spillway Recreation Area, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Lake Wappapello TrailHike · 12.7 mi long · 3.2 mi from camp

  A loop trail starting near Asher Creek Trail, maintained by Missouri State Parks.

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• Allison Cemetery TrailTrailhead · 2.2 mi from campShow on map
• Lake View TrailTrailhead · 2.3 mi from campShow on map
• Asher Creek TrailTrailhead · 3.6 mi from camp

  Access point for Lake Wappapello Trail.

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• Ozark Trail - Wappapello SectionHike · 34.5 mi long · 8.1 mi from camp

  A trail starting near Ozark Trail - Wappapello Section Southern Terminus Trailhead.

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• Markham SpringsHike · 17.9 mi from campShow on map

Mountain biking

• Peoples CreekBike ride · 1.5 mi from camp

  People's Creek Recreation Area, located in the southeastern Ozark foothills of Missouri, is a great launchpad for boating, fishing, swimming, hiking or simply exploring the Wappapello Lake… Recreation.gov

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• Lake Wappapello TrailBike ride · 12.7 mi long · 3.2 mi from camp

  A loop mountain-bike route starting near Asher Creek Trail.

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• Ozark Trail - Wappapello SectionBike ride · 34.5 mi long · 8.1 mi from camp

  A mountain-bike route starting near Ozark Trail - Wappapello Section Southern Terminus Trailhead.

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Scenic sights

• Lookout/Ob DeckViewpoint · 7.3 mi from campShow on map
• Monolopy Overlook PlatformViewpoint · 7.3 mi from campShow on map
• Lone HillPeak · 463 ft · 16.9 mi from campShow on map
• Kelly HillPeak · 384 ft · 17.4 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Recreation.gov.

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.